Shenzhou International kicks off roadshows in Japan

In an unusual move, Zhejiang-based Shenzhou International launched its roadshow for its November Hong Kong IPO in Japan yesterday October 12. Shenzhou - China's largest knitwear manufacturer on a net income basis - chose to kick off in Japan because it represents the company's biggest export market.

Pre-greenshoe, it is hoping to raise $101 million to $115 million based on the sale of 300 million new shares, which are being marketed on a price range...